8 things beauty editors do to their hair every week

1. Regular hair masks

While we do frequent deep conditioning treatments (both in the salon and at home), it's important to remember that not all hair masks are created equal, so shop 'right for your type'. Ask yourself, is your hair dry or damaged? (Dry hair needs moisture whereas damaged hair is crying out for protein.) Or do you want to add shine to dull colour, or simply sleeken coarse curls? Decide first, then study the product's promises.

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2. 'Un-shampoo' it

Once a week we 'un-shampoo', using a cleansing crème that dissolves dirt without stripping our locks and scalps with drying detergents. The promise from these all-in-one hair wash treatments is that by using them over time, you will actually need to cleanse your hair less. Anything that saves minutes in the shower is a winner for all hair types!

3. Dress it for the forecast

Like grabbing a brolly or sunglasses before leaving the house, weather-proofing accessories for your hair are the answer to consistently good hair days. The right lotion or potion will shield humidity, act as armour against the wind or fight colour fade from UV rays. We always consult the Met Office before styling our hair!

4. Take (heat) protection

We're addicted to our styling tools but well aware of how, when not at the optimum temperature, heat from them can zap strands of moisture. We always prep our locks with a heat protector which should have a 'no product' feel. A light mist will simply provide an invisible barrier against damage, so you can straighten and wand away.

5. Cocktail products

While there are plenty of 'do-it-all' products out there, we often layer ours. We target common concerns with combinations such as height-creating blow-dry sprays for flat roots and split-end repair creams for damaged ends. Don't be scared to also add a serum or finishing oil, hairspray or dry shampoo into the mix until you get your perfect finish. It's what the top stylists do, honest.

6. Try something new

Our job is to source and showcase inspiration for you to try the trends and master the techniques with - so it would be silly if we didn't show you how. Pretty plaits, knots, the new rope braid; experimenting doesn't cost a thing and delays those "I need a makeover" moments. Try a new up-do or parting the next time you feel like dying your hair or cutting a fringe.

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7. Detox our locks

The scalp is the gateway to healthy hair, so once a week (or, more realistically, once a month) we detox the skin on our hair as we do our face. Checking into a salon for a specific scalp treatment or using a detoxifying shampoo can help prevent product build-up and cleanse away excess oil around the hair follicles leaving your strands able to grow strong and long.

8. Book in for regular trims

A good cut gives your hair a new lease of life and helps keep damaged ends to a minimum. The hairdressers recommend every 6 weeks but two months is fine. We check if our hair is sprouting split ends by twisting smallish sections into a rope effect - any stray ends that stick out mean we schedule a trim or treatment accordingly.